Events Coordinator / Administrator (0209)

Location:
Cambridge, Newmarket
Vacancy Type:
Permanent

Events Coordinator / Administrator (0209)

At Price Bailey, we provide exciting opportunities for training, personal growth and career engagement. We believe in fostering happiness and fulfilment in your work, whilst supporting and inspiring you to grow. We understand that your life extends beyond the workplace, which is why our Smart Working culture promotes flexibility, allowing you to choose when and where you work, whilst still providing excellent client care.

A well-established firm of chartered accountants and business advisors, we offer a wide range of services, including auditing, accounting, tax and corporate finance. We proudly serve a diverse client base across the UK and internationally, with a strong focus on entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses that share our passion for innovation.

What do the team do?

You will support the PA to MD by delivering on events management for the firm and professional administration tasks for activities associated with our Managing Director. Whilst your primary focus will be to organise events, you will also provide a first class service to the MD and other senior partners to help with the smooth running of their day-to-day affairs.

You will be organising events around the UK and internationally, so the ability to travel to scope venues and support at events is a must. As part of this role you can expect to travel internationally a couple of times a year.

What will I be doing?

As an Events Coordinator/Administrator you will have ownership of the following tasks:

Planning, coordinating and managing conferences and dinners from start to finish.
Sourcing and selecting suitable venues that align with event requirements and budget.
Reviewing and negotiating contracts with suppliers, ensuring the best possible terms and conditions.
Attending events personally to oversee all aspects and ensure a smooth running on the day.
Drafting and sending routine correspondence internally and externally.
Managing diaries and arranging travel as required.

What experience do I need?

Whilst having the following experience is advantageous, we value passion and potential. If you meet the minimum criteria listed below and are eager to develop yourself, we would love to hear from you:

Significant experience of organising multiple large events simultaneously (minimum criteria)
Previous administration experience in a professional office environment (minimum criteria)
Experience of organising global events would be beneficial
Strong communication skills and the ability to interact at all levels
Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook
Minimum of five GCSE's at A*-C grade, including Maths & English Language

What's on offer?

In addition to your salary, we also offer the following benefits:

25 days annual leave (with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday)
Contributory pension scheme
4x life assurance
All employee share scheme
Family friendly policies e.g. paid time off for dependants
2 days paid for volunteering
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including shopping discount

Price Bailey aspires to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of their social background, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We are an equal opportunities employer and place inclusion at the heart of what we do. Our workplace is one where diversity is embraced and where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves.

A polite note to recruitment agencies

Price Bailey will only accept CV's from recruitment agencies who have been briefed on specific roles by our Resourcing team and where contractual agreement exists already. We do not accept speculative CV's and agency fees will not be owed in these instances. Should you wish to be considered for our approved supplier list please contact recruitment@pricebailey.co.uk

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